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I recently printed out a mold for a custom gasket for my mash tun (I was being anal about having the EXACT part I wanted to make it work). After some time spent in CAD and a few prototypes that needed refining, I was then able to mold the (almost) perfect, food-grade silicone gasket (rated up to...

CO2 is getting harder for me to get right now, and with the Brewers Association posing about a potential CO2 shortfall, I'm starting to think long and hard about alternative methods of dispensing a keg. And, rather than do this in isolation, I thought I'd post my current idea and see if anyone...

It’s Christmas season. Snow has fallen, lights have been strung and twinkle festively, Starbucks is the butt of countless protests because they haven’t depicted the nativity scene directly on their disposable coffee cups. So, if you’ll all gather 'round, pour yourself a pint, and get cozy, I...

Been turning tap handles on the lathe lately and there's been quite a learning curve. Anyone else enjoying this hobby? Any tips to share? Anyone need any tips? Pictured are one perpleheart, one redheart, and one oak with a copper ferrule.

I decided to brew my first lambic years ago. The blend I bought was well past expiration date and, while it did ferment, it didn't sour. Let it sit for years, checking every now and then to see what would happen. I'm at a point where I'd like to give it another try. Curious to know who's had...

I'm starting on a new project for my old Danby kegerator. I'm building a new bar top for it out of some weathered, reclaimed lumber, but I'm thinking the bright, chrome draft tower is going to look a little of on it. Anyone have any suggestions for how I might weather this thing? So far, I've...

Been a brewer for a bit over a decade. Think I started in 2008? Usual story: started extract, moved to all grain. I currently use a fairly standard pot and cooler system with an outdoor burner, but I'm trying to move to an all-electric system in order to bring it inside (it's MN, YOU brew...